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Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Solar – Edition IIvsTissot Chrono XL Classic

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Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Solar – Edition II

Owners widely praise the Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Solar – Edition II for its striking meteorite dial and clean, Bauhaus design, with one owner stating it holds up well and is comparable to a $1,500 watch, losing only about four minutes per year. However, some owners report sharp edges causing discomfort and difficulty removing strap pins or bracelet links. Opinions are split on whether it is a fashion watch or suitable for daily wear. One owner finds the chronograph minutes difficult to read for practical use. On balance, owners rate the Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Solar – Edition II highly for its Bauhaus design and meteorite dial, despite some concerns about sharp edges and legibility.

Tissot Chrono XL Classic

Owners appreciate the Tissot Chrono XL Classic's pilot aesthetic and altimeter-style numerals, finding its quartz chronograph design clean and versatile. The watch is noted as having a large 45mm size, with one owner seeking feedback on its comfort, accuracy, and durability. On balance, owners view the Tissot Chrono XL Classic as a good entry-level option, with a desire for an automatic movement for battery-free convenience.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronograph Solar – Edition II42.5mm
Chrono XL Classic45mm
Power Reserve
Chronograph Solar – Edition II
Chrono XL Classic
Water Resistance
Chronograph Solar – Edition II50m
Chrono XL Classic100m
MSRP
Chronograph Solar – Edition II$369
Chrono XL Classic$495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42.5mm
45mm
Thickness
0mm
11.02mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
45mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Indices
Arabic
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
13.25'
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$369
$495
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